Jessie W. Taylor

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 2, 2014, 69-year-old Jessie Taylor was fatally shot in the lobby of McMillon Estates on 57th Street in Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama. The assailant, Willie Bell, was identified as a former boyfriend who acted out of apparent jealousy.

This incident was part of a broader trend in Birmingham that year, which saw a total of 63 homicides—the lowest number since 1966. Despite this overall decline, the city continued to grapple with domestic violence cases similar to Taylor's tragic ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Jessie W. Taylor Obituary (2014) The Birmingham News

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    Victim Details

    Jessie W. Taylor

    Female

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2014-06-02

    70

    Jessie

    W. Taylor

    Yes

    11/23/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am sendin... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    I have noticed a concerning lack of media coverage for the case of Jessie. This is a deeply troublin... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
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